May 9, 2019 Steelmaker ArcelorMittal downbeat on main Europe market The world's largest steelmaker cut its forecast for demand in its main market Europe on Thursday after lower steel prices depressed earnings at the start of the year.
May 9, 2019 Rio Tinto shipping more aluminium to Europe as US demand slows The company says demand for its products had not been impacted by the US-China trade dispute.
May 8, 2019 Trading houses caught in crossfire of Russian oil contamination Trading houses Vitol, Glencore and Trafigura are caught in the crossfire between Russian oil producers and Western buyers.
May 8, 2019 Rusal’s political comeback powered by “green” aluminium In April, Rusal landed a major equity and supply deal with Braidy Industries, which is building the first greenfield aluminium rolling mill in the United States in 37 years.
May 7, 2019 Norway’s KLP fund cuts coal exposure Norwegian pension fund manager KLP has sold $366m of bond and equity exposure in 46 companies, including leading miners BHP and Anglo American.
May 7, 2019 Norway is using its wealth to lead an exodus from coal A law set to pass in June will see the Norwegian Oil Fund divest more from coal, and invest over $20B in renewable energy.
May 7, 2019 ArcelorMittal to cut iron ore output, slash jobs in Bosnia Output will be reduced by a third to 1 million tonnes and the job cuts will be carried out from September.
May 6, 2019 Gold miners continue to cut costs, up production and finally – raise more money Gold mining industry entered 2019 in much better shape.
May 6, 2019 Arctic nations to meet amid tensions over environment, resources Countries have been scrambling to claim territory or, like China, boost their presence in the region.
May 6, 2019 Massive base metals mine in Myanmar to start production in 2021 Bawdwin will be the world’s No. 3 producing lead mine and the tenth largest silver operation. It’s also set to become a significant zinc producer.
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